PATIENT SAFETY IN INDIA: HOW HEALTH-TECH PLATFORMS ENSURE SAFER, ERROR-FREE PATIENT CARE

India’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a major transformation, driven by health-tech innovations that aim to make care safer, more accurate, and more inclusive.

- DR. AJAY SINGH CHAUHAN

With preventable harm still a major concern—especially in pediatric and neonatal care where up to 97% of adverse events can be avoided—digital tools are emerging as powerful allies in ensuring patient safety.

A Decade of Progress in Patient Safety

Over the past decade, India has strengthened its focus on patient safety through initiatives like the National Patient Safety Implementation Framework (2018), which standardized practices for infection control, clinical safety, and error reporting. Accreditation systems such as NABH and programs under the National Health Mission have further improved healthcare quality. Digitally, the creation of more than 67 crore Ayush-man Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) and over 42 crore linked health records has made it easier to access secure and accurate medical data—paving the way for continuity of care and transparency.